Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Lord Hanson of Flint Excerpts
Thursday 16th December 2010

(14 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Sir George Young
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My hon. Friend risks opening a bidding war in the Chamber among other hon. Members who wish their constituencies to be recognised in the same manner. Let me simply say that, although I note his remarks, the issue is way, way above my pay grade.

Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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May we have another early debate on the funding of universities? As the Leader of the House will know, in Wales—my area—the Welsh Assembly Government are not applying fees. Next week the Scottish Government will probably decide not to do so either, as will the Northern Ireland Government. Why are the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Government picking on English students?